US Bridges

Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. Ne. SR12. · Structure no. 11S61500003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 979 (sa 1109)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 M. Ne. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 979
Coordinates36.3265, -87.0931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2021)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$98,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.